Weather Alerts For Salida, CO
Fire Weather Watch
-# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 224 AND 228 RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 224, AND 228 FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 224, AND 228 # SUMMARY -------------------- The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224 and 228. WINDS Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY near 5 percent. IMPACTS Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive. ISSUED AT Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 12:50 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Pueblo CO HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range
Fire Weather Warning
-# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 224 AND 228 RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 224, AND 228 FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 224, AND 228 # SUMMARY -------------------- The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224 and 228. WINDS Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY near 5 percent. IMPACTS Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive. ISSUED AT Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 12:50 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Pueblo CO HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range
Air Quality Alert
-# HEADLINE -------------------- AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM SUNDAY UNTIL 900 AM MONDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. # DETAILS -------------------- WHERE Dolores, San Miguel, Ouray, Montrose, Gunnison, Delta, Mesa, Pitkin, Chaffee, Lake, Park, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Grand, Moffat, Jackson and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Dove Creek, Telluride, Ouray, Montrose, Nucla, Gunnison, Delta, Grand Junction, Aspen, Buena Vista, Salida, Leadville, Fairplay, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Georgetown, Central City, Meeker, Rangely, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Craig, and Walden. WHEN 900 AM Sunday June 28 to 900 AM Monday June 29 IMPACTS Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Monday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy. ISSUED AT Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4:10 PM MDT ISSUED BY Relayed by National Weather Service Pueblo CO HEADER Air Quality Alert Message | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Chaffee, Lake
Air Quality Alert
-Air Quality Index: 60 Air Quality Level: low Limit your exercise outside today, the air quality is low!
